Sony shuts down Demon’s Souls remake studio Bluepoint Games

Sony is reportedly shutting down Bluepoint Games, a development studio that operated under the PlayStation umbrella, a move that will result in around 70 employees losing their jobs.

The studio earned industry recognition for remaking beloved titles such as Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus, along with contributing to several other major projects over the years.

In a statement shared with Bloomberg, a PlayStation spokesperson praised the team’s contributions, saying, “Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community.”

“We thank them for their passion, creativity and craftsmanship,” the statement added.

According to reports, the decision to close the studio followed what was described as a “recent business review.” The studio had been working on a live-service project set in the God of War universe, but the game was cancelled before it could even be officially revealed.

The news has come as a major surprise for many fans and industry observers, especially considering Bluepoint’s reputation for high-quality releases and technical excellence.

Founded in 2006, the studio steadily built its reputation through collaborations and remasters before reaching new heights of popularity with its remake projects. However, it was not officially acquired by PlayStation until 2021.

The studio’s most recent major release, Demon’s Souls, launched alongside the PlayStation 5 and was widely praised for its visuals and faithful recreation of the original experience.

Notably, Bluepoint also contributed to the development of God of War Ragnarök, further strengthening its standing within the PlayStation ecosystem.

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